Epoxy Resins: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Epoxy Resins in Thousand Tons by the following End-use Segments: Paints & Coatings (Solvent-based, Water-based, & Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 87 companies including many key and niche players such as 3M Company, Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation, Cognis Benelux BV, DuPont (EI) de Nemours & Co., Emerald Performance Materials, LLC, Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Huntsman Corporation, Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, RBC Industries, Inc., Reichhold Inc., Spolchemie A.S., Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Epoxy, and UPPC GmbH. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.
Contents
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONSStudy Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
A Quick Primer
Recession Tames Down Epoxy Resins Market
Lethargic Construction Activity Squeezes Market Opportunities for Epoxy Resins
Epoxy Resins Market Faces Brunt of Depressed Automotive Sector
Opportunities from Electrical Components Sector Too Dwindle
The World Beyond Recession
Coatings – A Major Application Area
Noteworthy Trends, Growth Drivers & Challenges
Industrialized Nations Elbowed Aside by Developing Countries
Asia Pacific Emerges as the Single Largest Market Worldwide
Niche End-Use Segments to Aid Growth in Epoxy Resins Market
Promising Gains for Epoxy Resins in Flooring End Use Segment
Price - A Major Concern
Rampant Energy and Feedstock Prices Force Producers to Increase Prices
High Cost Structure Exerts Pressure on Margins
Shift to Low-Solvent Formulations in Coatings Industry
Towards Technology Upgradation
Innovation: A Stepping Stone
Feedstock Controls Epoxy Resin Production
Market Structure
Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Epoxy Resins Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity for Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Dow Chemical Company, Nan Ya Plastic, Huntsman Advanced Materials, Kukdo Chemical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: Leading Global Consumers of Epoxy Surface Coatings (2010): Percentage Breakdown by Country/ Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
A. Classification
Classification Based on Molecular Arrangement
i. Rigid Epoxy Resins
ii. Flexible Epoxy Resins
Classification Based on Number of Epoxy Groups
i. Difunctional Resins
ii. Poly Functional Resins
Classification Based on Solvent Base and Characteristics
i. Solvent-borne Epoxy Resins
ii. Water-borne Epoxy Resins
Types of Waterborne Epoxy Resins
iii. Powder Epoxy Resins
Classification based on Type of Raw Material
i. Bisphenol Epoxies
ii. Brominated Epoxies
iii. Novolacs
iv. Glycidyls
v. Cycloaliphatics
vi. Phenoxy Resins
B. Properties
Cross linking Density
Reduced Shrinkage
Versatile Use
High Adhesive Strength
Resistance to Chemicals
Insulation
Viscosity
Characteristics of Epoxies Compared to Polyester
C. Substitutes to Epoxy Resins
Epoxy Resins Lose Market to Oxethane Polymers
Alternatives Used in the Coatings Industry
Other Competitive Adhesives
D. Production Processes
E. Epoxy Resin Formulations
Materials Used in Epoxy Formulations
Curing Agents
Epoxy Resin Curing Agents - Properties & Application
Curing Technology
Improved Polymer Matrix Compounds by Radiation Curing
Hardeners: Amplify Resin Properties
Flexibilizers
Waterborne Epoxy Resin System Formulations
i. Carboxylated Acrylic Latex / Epoxy Systems
ii. Emulsified Low Molecular Weight Epoxy Systems
iii. Emulsified Medium and High Molecular Weight Epoxy Systems
iv. Waterpoxy Systems
F. Selection Criterion for Epoxy Resins
Compatibility
Preparation Efficiency
Adhesion
3.HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Health Issues
Liquid Epoxy Resins
Solid Epoxy Resins
Modified Epoxy Resins
Curing Agents / Hardeners
Solvents
Reactive Diluents
Fillers
Typical Exposure Effects Associated with Epoxy Resin Systems
Environmental Issues
Low VOC Content – Prime Concern
Epoxy Resin Manufacturers and EPA Enter into an Agreement
4.BISPHENOL A - KEY RAW MATERIAL
Epoxies: Key End-Use Segment for BPA
Table 3: Global Bisphenol A Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Consumption by End-Use Applications for Polycarbonate Resins, Epoxy Resins and Specialty Applications (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.END USE OVERVIEW
A. Brief Review of Epoxy Applications
Civil Construction
Coating Materials
Adhesive Materials
Filling Materials
Laminated Materials
B. Emerging Applications
Electrodeposition Coatings
Radiation-Cured Epoxies
Hybrid Powder Coatings
Acrylic/Epoxy Hybrid Powder Coatings
C. Conventional Applications
I. Paints and Coatings
Why are Epoxy Resins Used in Paints & Coatings?
Epoxy Surface Coatings
a. Solvent Coatings
b. Water based Coatings
Types of Waterborne Epoxy Binder Systems
c. Powder Coatings
Decorative Powder Coatings
Protective Powder Coatings
Fillers, Pigments and Additives
II. Electrical/Electronic Laminates
III. Bonding and Adhesives
IV. Flooring & Paving Aggregates
V. Miscellaneous Applications
6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
Entropy Resins Rolls Out Super Sap™ Line
Hexcel Rolls-out HexPly® M77 Resin
Ashland Introduced Novel Derakane™ Resin
Applied Nanotech Rolls-out Nanopreme™ Epoxy Resin
Shanghai Chemical Introduces Novel Epoxy Curing Agent
Cytec Industries Launches Novel Epoxy Dispersion
Axson Unwraps New Resins
SP Unveils Novel Composite Products
Ashland Performance Materials Develops Derakane Corrosion Resistant Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resins
Gorilla Glue Introduces Gorilla Epoxy Glue
Kager Industrieprodukte Develops Epoxy Aremco Bond 2310 for Plastics
Master Bond Introduces Master Bond EP46HT-1 Epoxy
IMPCO Unveils IMSEAL-800 Epoxy Resin
3M Unveils 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ epoxy adhesive DP920
Entropy Surfboard Develops Custom Surfboards Built from Enhanced Resin
Tnemec Unveils Series FC22 Epoxoline
Cotronics Introduces Duralco 122 Nickle-filled Casting Epoxy
Master Bond Unveils EP21BAS Radio-Opaque Epoxy Adhesive
Dow Epoxy Launches PROLOGIC™ Epoxy Specialty Resins for Electrical Laminates
7.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Master Bond Introduces EP34CA
Cytec Launches Beckopox
Dow Epoxy Launches Epoxy Tougheners
RBC Industries Develops New UV-Curable Adhesive for Ferrite Cores
RBC Industries Develops New Series of UV Cured Doming Resins
Reichhold Introduces New Urethane Hybrid Resin
DSM Powder Coating Resins Launches Innovative Technology Platform
BASF Develops New Epoxy Resin Systems for Wind Turbine Blades
Air Products Releases New Epoxy Curing Agents
RBC Industries Introduces Blacklight Cure Resins
Cytec Industries Introduces Novel Products for Coatings and Adhesives
Air Products Launches Ancarez™ AR555
Dow Epoxy Releases New Epoxy Tougheners - FORTEGRA™
Huntsman Unveils Structural Adhesives Product Range
Master Bond Introduces Fast-Curing Epoxy Adhesive
West System Launches G/flex Epoxy
Huntsman Rolls Out New Range of Epoxy Resin Products
Master Bond Introduces Epoxy Adhesive for Engineering Plastics and Metals
Industrial Nanotech Develops Nansulate® Epoxy-based System
Huntsman Rolls Out Structural Adhesive Range
National Adhesives Introduces Cartridge-sized Bondmaster Epoxy Adhesives
Ashland Rolls Out New Epoxy Seam Sealers
GS Polymers Unveils New Product Range
Rahn AG Unveils Genomer Epoxy Acrylate
Huntsman Launches New Epoxy Adhesive, ARALDITE® 7047
Showa Denko Develops Epoxy Resin (Chlorine-Free) for PCB
CVC Launches EPALLOY 7200X90 Resin
TPR2 Rolls Out New Fire-Retardant Resins
Huntsman Launches New Epoxy Casting System
Ashland Releases New Powder–Prime System of SMC Resin and Epoxy Adhesive
Reichhold Rolls Out Epoxy Curing Agent With Water-Borne Chemistry
Huntsman Releases Bromine-Free Epoxy Resin
Sherwin-Williams Launches Corrosion-Controlling Dura-Plate® Coatings
Valspar Lowers VOC Level of Epoxy Floor Coating
CVC Launches ERISYS GE-25
Master Bond Develops a New Epoxy Based Adhesive
Master Bond Releases EP76M Epoxy Adhesive
Tra-Con Rolls Out New Epoxy Adhesive
8.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Henan Coal Commences Construction Activities of New Units
3M And Tencate Inks Agreement
Jubail Chemical Invests to Expand its Epoxy Resins Unit
Hydrite Advanced Resins Commences Production of Epoxy Resins
Hexion LLC Merges with Momentive Performance Materials Holdings to Form New Enterprise
Hexion’s Epoxy Resin Plant Commences Operation
Ashland Performance Inks Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement with Boytek Resins
Dow Chemical Acquires Rohm and Haas
BASF Expands Germany-based Epoxy Resin Systems Laboratory
Hexion Specialty Chemicals and OAO Shchekinoazot Establish Hexion-Shchekinoazot
Hexion Specialty Chemicals to Alter Certain Production Processes
Hexion Specialty Chemicals to Establish New Manufacturing Facility
Air Products Takes Over S.I.Q.Beteiligungs
Dow Chemical Company to Discontinue UCAR™ SVR Business
Arkema Signs Distribution Deal with Zyvex Performance Materials
Nippon Kayaku Enters Into a Deal with DuPont
China National BlueStar (Group) Builds Epoxy Resin Facility
9.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS – A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Emerald Performance Materials Forms CVC Thermoset Specialties Division
Huntsman Terminates Hexion Merger
Daicel Chemical Industries to Expand Production
Energy Composites Inks Deal with Swancor
Sika Acquires Pelplast Utvecklings
Dow Epoxy Inks Deal with Shanghai Tian Yuan
Koninklijke DSM Takes Over Soluol
Dow Epoxy Takes Over UPPC, GNS and Poly-Carb
Zhongtu Chemical to Build Epoxy Resins Plant
Kumho Group Enters Into Partnership with Yangnong
BASF and Leuna-Harze Enter into Alliance
Bluestar New Materials Forms Joint Venture for Construction of Silicone Plant
Nippon Crenol Expands Ortho-Cresol Production
Nippon Kayaku Takes Over MicroChem
Reichhold Selects Callahan as Distributor
Dow Epoxy Acquires Three Epoxy Systems Formulators
Adeka Expands Epoxy Resins’ Production
Solvay to Set Up Epichlorohydrin Production Unit
Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco’s Joint Venture
Spolchemie Selects Bodo Möller Chemie Austria as Distributor
DYMAX Corporation Concludes Acquisition of Crosslink Technologies
Dow Epoxy to Set up LER/GTE Plants in Shanghai
Rocket Store to Distribute Aeropoxy Products in the UK
Huntsman Enters into Distribution Agreement with Soudal
SPOLCHEMIE Enters into an Agreement with SAFIC-ALCAN
Spolchemie Establishes New Liquid Epoxy Resins Plant
Jiangsu Sanmu and Manzhouli Huaqiang to Establish Epoxy Resin Unit
Mitsubishi Gas to Terminate Multi-Purpose Epoxy Laminates Production
Jubail Chemical to Expand Epoxy Resins Capacity
Copps Industries Reorganizes Manufacturing Processes
Tohto Kasei Plans Specialty Resins Capacity Expansion
Henkel Group Acquires Alba Adesivos
Cytec to Establish New Plant for Epoxy and Urethane Acrylates
Univar to Distribute Reichhold Products in Iberian Market
Bluestar to Set up Bisphenol A and Epichlorohydrin Plants in China
Tohto to Expand Output Capacity
Japan Epoxy Becomes a Subsidiary of Mitsubishi
Air Products and Chemicals Acquires Tomah3 Products
Cytec Bags a Contract from Lockheed
ACG Distributes Epoxy Model Materials
10.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3M Company (US)
Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd. (Thailand)
Air Products and Chemicals Inc (US)
Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation (Japan)
Cognis Benelux BV (The Netherlands)
DuPont EI De Nemours & Co (US)
Emerald Performance Materials, LLC (US)
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc (US)
Huntsman Corporation (US)
Kukdo Chemical Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (China)
RBC Industries, Inc. (US)
Reichhold, Inc. (US)
Spolchemie A.S. (Czech Republic)
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (Japan)
The Dow Chemical Company (US)
Dow Epoxy (US)
UPPC GmbH (Germany)
11.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures for Years 2003 through 2008 in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures for Years 2003 through 2008 in Thousand Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment – Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water- Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment – Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Paints and Coatings by Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Water-Based Paints and Coatings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Powder Coatings by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Electrical Laminates by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Bonding Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Flooring and Paving by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33: World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins Consumption in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Wind Energy Sector to Dictate Demand for Liquid Epoxy Resins
Import/Export Scenario
Imports
Table 34: US Epoxy Resin Imports Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Volume by Source Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Exports
B. Market Analytics
Table 35: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Application – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: US Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37: US 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.CANADA
Market Analysis
Table 38: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39: Canadian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.JAPAN
Market Analytics
Table 41: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: Japanese Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.EUROPE
Market Analytics
Table 44: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45: European Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: European 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48: European Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: European 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4A.FRANCE
Market Analytics
Table 50: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water- Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: French Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 52: French 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4B.GERMANY
Market Analytics
Table 53: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54: German Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: German 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4C.ITALY
Market Analytics
Table 56: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water- Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57: Italian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4D.THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Robust Demand for Epoxy Resins in UK Industrial Flooring Market
Table 59: Industrial Flooring Market in the UK (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Market Value by Flooring Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 60: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paint and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 61: UK Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: UK 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4E.SPAIN
Market Analytics
Table 63: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64: Spanish Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 65: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4F.RUSSIA
Market Analysis
Table 66: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 67: Russian Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 68: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4G.REST OF EUROPE
Market Analytics
Table 69: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 70: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 71: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Market Witnesses Tough Period
B. Market Analytics
Table 72: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 73: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 74: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 75: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 76: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 77: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5A.CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Unbridled Epoxy Resin Growth in China
Industry Overview
Weak Demand From China Subdues Epoxy Resin Prices
Table 78: Chinese Epoxy Resins Demand by End-Use Application: 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 79: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 80: Chinese Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment - Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 81: Chinese 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5B.REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Overview of Select Markets
Hong Kong
India
An Enterprising Market
Indonesia
Singapore
Korea
Lenient Trade Policies Ease Korean Exports to EU
Table 82: Leading Players in the South Korean Epoxy Resins Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity for Kukdo Chemical, Kumho P&B Chemicals, Hexion Korea, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 83: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 84: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 85: Rest of Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6.LATIN AMERICA
Market Analytics
Table 86: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment –Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 87: Latin American Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 88: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7.REST OF WORLD
Market Analytics
Table 89: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 90: Rest of World Historic Review for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Paints and Coatings (Solvent-Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 91: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Epoxy Resins by End-Use Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Paints and Coatings (Solvent- Based Paints and Coatings, Water-Based Paints and Coatings, and Powder Coatings), Electrical Laminates, Bonding, Flooring & Paving, and Miscellaneous End-Use Markets for Years 2003, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 87 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 101)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
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